Winter is coming. Arm yourselves against Emilia’s arsenal of food.

Our cohort of expat bloggers in Italy (#COSI) has bitten off about as much as it can chew this time: Italian regional food wars.

A bottle of vodka, a big knife, and some magic beans. Happy Holidays.

A poorly timed holiday tale about the difference between “aroma vaniglia” and vanilla extract (with recipe tips for expats in Italy).

How to eat less without offending La Famiglia. (#Fitaly Friday)

I feel like I’ve climbed Everest. I’ve cured cancer. I’ve solved world poverty. I’ve lost ONE WHOLE KILO in a week, whilst remaining inside the geographical confines of Italy! AND, I am fairly certain I didn’t offend anyone in the process.

Insalata di rucola, pera, e pinoli (#fitaly recipe)

A quick little healthy recipe for those of you who may be experiencing the same level of pear inundation as I am: Pear, Arugula (or Rocket), and Pine Nut Salad